Ridge Gourd Jaipur Long is a high-yielding and fast growing Variety. This variety specially selected for Indian climates, these seeds ensure strong germination, healthy vines, and heavy fruiting when provided with sunlight, support, and love.
Best Time to Plant
Ideal Seasons:
February to April (Summer sowing)
June to July (Monsoon sowing)
September to October (Early winter sowing in warm regions)
Ridge gourd loves warm and humid weather!
Container
Depth: Minimum 12–14 inches deep.
Width: Wide pots or large grow bags are better for root spread.
Support: Place near a wall, railing, or prepare a trellis/net for vines to climb.
Soil Preparation
Ridge gourd needs loose, fertile, and well-draining soil.
Ideal soil mix:
40% garden soil
40% compost or well-rotted cow dung
20% cocopeat or river sand
➡️ Mix in a handful of bone meal or organic manure for extra strength.
Sowing the Seeds
Direct sowing is best — no need to start in seed trays.
Soak the seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional but speeds up germination).
Sow seeds 1 inch deep into the soil.
Spacing:
1–2 seeds per container (if big enough) or 2–3 feet apart if planting multiple.Germination: Happens in 6–10 days.
Sunlight
Ridge gourd needs full sun — minimum 6–8 hours daily.
More sunlight = more flowers and fruits!
Watering
Water deeply after sowing.
Then, water 2–3 times a week — keep the soil moist but not soggy.
In peak summer, you might need daily watering.
Supporting the Plant
As the vines grow, train them on a trellis, net, or poles.
Ridge gourd vines can grow 10–15 feet long!
Fertilizing
Feed organic compost or liquid fertilizer every 15–20 days.
Flowering stage: Add potassium-rich fertilizer
Avoid too much nitrogen later — it will give more leaves, fewer fruits!
Pest and Disease Management
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, fruit flies.
Spray neem oil (5 ml neem oil + 1 liter water) weekly as a preventive.
Remove yellowing leaves and inspect vines regularly.
Harvesting
Ridge gourds are ready to harvest in 55–70 days.
Harvest when the fruits are tender — about 10–18 inches long (depending on variety).
Don’t let them become too mature — otherwise they become hard and fibrous.
Pick every 2–3 days once harvest starts to encourage more fruits!